by: Kayla Bolton
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IronWoman ATVMX National Race Report
Hetrick Continues Win Streak in Indiana
Lillian Plaza Earns WMX Overall Win
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (April 29, 2026) – The 2026 IronWoman ATVMX National at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana delivered an action-packed weekend for the ATV Motocross National Championship (ATVMX) Series, an AMA National Championship, as riders from across the country converged for two days of intense racing. Known for its premier track conditions and electric atmosphere, Ironman once again provided the perfect stage for fierce competition across all classes. From pro-level battles to youth and amateur showdowns, the event was filled with thrilling moments, hard-fought motos, and standout performances that kept fans engaged from start to finish.
Phoenix Racing Yamaha’s Joel Hetrick continued his flawless ATVMX campaign in dominant fashion, securing the overall win and extending his undefeated streak at the IronWoman ATVMX National at Ironman Raceway. Hetrick set the tone early by grabbing the moto 1 SSi Decals Holeshot Award, launching out front and never looking back as he controlled the race with precision and speed. His ability to execute clean starts and maintain relentless pace has made him untouchable so far this season, and Ironman was no exception. With another commanding performance, Hetrick not only added to his win tally but further cemented his position as the rider to beat in the championship.
Rastrelli Racing/Williams Performance Engines/MX Real Racing Tuning/JB Racing’s Brandon Hoag put together a consistent and determined effort to secure second overall with a pair of 2-2 moto finishes. Hoag remained in contention throughout both motos, showcasing strong pace and smart race management against a stacked field. While he couldn’t match the front-running speed of Hetrick, his consistency paid off as he capitalized on solid starts and mistake-free rides to earn his spot on the podium. The result marks another impressive outing for Hoag as he continues to establish himself as a steady frontrunner in the class.
TDR Motorsports/Walsh Race Craft/CST/Rocket Machine Design’s Mason Jackson rounded out the overall podium in third with 4-3 moto scores, highlighted by grabbing the moto 2 SSi Decals Holeshot Award. Jackson came out firing in the second moto with a great jump off the line, putting himself in a prime position early. He backed that up with a strong ride to finish third, overcoming a fourth-place result in moto 1. Jackson’s resilience and ability to rebound showcased his competitiveness, and his podium finish reflects a solid day of racing against top-level competition.
ML2 Motorsports/Walsh Race Craft/Maxxis/Yamaha’s Max Lindquist and Decker Training Facility/K5 Motorsports/Walsh Race Craft’s Zack Decker rounded out the top five overall at Round 3 of AMA Pro ATVMX Racing with consistent performances across both motos. Lindquist secured fourth overall with 3-5 finishes, showing strong speed in Moto 1 with a podium result before backing it up with a solid fifth in Moto 2. Meanwhile, Decker claimed fifth overall with 5-4 moto scores, improving his position in the second moto to edge closer to the front. Both riders demonstrated determination and steady progress throughout the day, solidifying their presence among the top competitors in the class.
DW Performance/Baldwin Motors/Pro Graphx’s Joey Norris led the trio just outside the top five with a consistent 6-6 performance to claim sixth overall at the IronWoman ATVMX National at Ironman Raceway. MEC Team Racing/Sabecort Sport/Walsh Race Craft’s Juan Ondarcuhu followed in seventh with matching 8-8 finishes, maintaining steady rides in both motos to secure his position. Rounding out the group in eighth overall was Highline Racing/JB Racing/Custom Axis/TDR Motorsports’ Adam Ulrich, who posted 7-9 moto scores. Each rider put together solid efforts across the weekend, navigating competitive fields and challenging conditions to finish firmly inside the top ten.
TDR Motorsports/RP Race Performance/JB Racing’s Noah Arnal and United Motorsports/Musick Racing’s Heath Hannah completed the top 10 overall finishers in the AMA Pro class with determined rides throughout the day. Arnal secured ninth overall with 10-7 moto finishes, rebounding in Moto 2 with a stronger ride to move up the order. Hannah followed closely behind in 10th overall with 9-10 scores, delivering consistent efforts in both motos to hold his position.
Lillian Plaza led the way in the WMX class at the IronWoman ATVMX National in Indiana with a perfect 1-1 sweep, showcasing complete control and dominance across both motos. Behind her, Shelby Cobrando delivered a consistent performance to earn second overall with 3-3 finishes, maintaining steady pace and composure throughout the day. Rounding out the podium was Layne Fryar, whose 2-4 moto scores secured third overall after a strong runner-up finish in Moto 1. Together, the trio highlighted the depth of talent in the WMX class with impressive rides from start to finish. The WMX competitors continue to play a vital role in ATVMX racing, bringing high levels of skill, determination, and growth to the sport with each round.
Noah Arnal delivered a commanding performance in the Pro-Am class at the ATVMX National, sweeping both motos with 1-1 finishes to secure the overall win. Arnal set the standard all day, showing superior speed and control as he led the field from start to finish. Joey Norris followed with a strong and consistent 2-2 effort to claim second overall, keeping pressure on the leader while maintaining a comfortable gap over the rest of the pack. Rounding out the podium was Juan Ondarcuhu, whose 4-3 moto scores earned him third overall after a solid rebound ride in Moto 2. The three Pro-Am competitors showcased impressive talent and determination, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the Pro-Am class.
The Pro Sport class delivered an exciting and unpredictable top-three outcome as Jayden Shiffer captured the overall win with consistent 3-2 moto finishes, edging out the competition through steady, calculated rides. Andrew Klootwyk turned heads with a dramatic 7-1 performance, rebounding from a tough Moto 1 to dominate Moto 2 and secure second overall. Syler Padusnak rounded out the podium with a pair of solid 4-4 finishes, using consistency to earn his spot among the top contenders. Notably, Landon Corn went 1-11 for seventh overall after another impressive showing in Moto 2, where he was once again leading the way until the final lap before encountering issues that cost him the win.
The amateur ranks at the ATVMX National showcased strong competition across multiple classes, with standout performances highlighting the depth of talent. In Open B, Dalton Thomas dominated with 1-1 moto finishes to secure the overall, while Cohen Lee’s consistent 2-3 scores earned him second, and Brock Alexander rebounded with a strong Moto 2 to go 5-2 for third overall. The 450 B class saw Ayden Hartle take the top spot with impressive 1-1-2 finishes across three motos, fending off Cohen Lee, who went 3-3-1 to claim second, and Lillian Plaza, who stayed consistent with 2-2-3 finishes for third. In the College (16-24) class, Colten Gillespie edged out the competition with 1-2 scores for the overall win, while Casey Fancher’s 3-1 performance secured second, just ahead of Domenic Chiocca, who rounded out the podium with 2-3 finishes.
The veteran classes at the ATVMX National featured impressive performances across all age groups, with experienced riders continuing to showcase their skill and racecraft. In Vet A/B (30+), Keaton Sterk led the way with a dominant 1-1 sweep, while Juston Canterbury used a 4-2 performance to secure second overall, edging out Sebastian Foche, who remained consistent with 3-3 finishes for third. In the Senior A/B (40+) class, Ernie Powers was unstoppable with 1-1 moto wins, followed by Foche once again on the podium with 3-2 scores for second, and Jason Porterfield rounding out the top three with 4-4 finishes. Powers doubled down in the Masters A/B (50+) class as well, taking another commanding 1-1 victory, while Porterfield improved to claim second overall with 2-2 finishes, and Johnathan Arrigo completed the podium with consistent 3-3 moto scores.
The women’s classes at the ATVMX National continued to highlight the strength and progression of female racers across all age groups, with competitive battles and standout performances throughout the day. In the Women (15+) class, Lillian Plaza led the charge with a flawless 1-1 sweep, while Olivia Joiner secured second overall with consistent 2-2 finishes, and Gracie Lundry rounded out the podium with 3-4 scores. The Schoolgirl (13-17) class saw an exciting back-and-forth as Madison Shepherd used 2-1 finishes to claim the overall, narrowly edging Ayda Padusnak’s 1-2 performance, with Skylar Fraley taking third with 3-3 finishes. In the Girls (8-13) class, Shepherd doubled down with another dominant showing, going 1-1 for the overall win, while Addilyn Morrical’s 3-2 finishes earned her second, just ahead of Skylar Marshall, who went 2-3 for third. Across every division, these riders showcased the growing talent and competitive spirit of women in ATVMX racing.
The Youth ATVMX classes delivered exciting racing and showcased the next generation of talent, with several riders putting together standout performances. In the Schoolboy Sr (13-17) class, Stiles West was flawless with 1-1 moto wins, leading the way over Drew Wolford’s consistent 2-2 finishes and Collin Michael’s 3-3 effort for third. The 90 Open (8-13) class featured tight competition, as Ethan Cornell’s 2-1 scores earned him the overall ahead of Wyatt Waller (3-2) and Blake Tatum, who went 1-4 to round out the podium. In the 70 Open (6-11) division, Nate Joiner dominated with a 1-1 sweep, while Mason Moseley (2-4) and Sammy Baxter (5-2) battled through the field to secure second and third overall, respectively.
The youngest classes continued to impress with strong rides and growing confidence on the track. In the 50 Open (4-8) class, Decon Hughes led from start to finish with 1-1 moto wins, followed by Clavin Houston’s 2-3 finishes and Elias Kolonko’s 3-4 scores for third. In the 50 (4-6) class, Brayden Breitbach mirrored that dominance with a perfect 1-1 performance, while Zayne Smith used 3-2 finishes to earn second overall, just ahead of Rhett Stokes, who went 4-3. Across all youth divisions, these riders demonstrated impressive skill and determination, proving that the future of ATVMX racing is in very capable hands.
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IronWoman ATVMX Results and Points Standings
Crawfordsville, Indiana
Round 3 of 9
Saturday, April 25, 2026
AMA Pro Class Event Results:
- Joel Hetrick (1-1)
- Brandon Hoag (2-2)
- Mason Jackson (4-3)
- Max Lindquist (3-5)
- Zack Decker (5-4)
- Joey Norris (6-6)
- Juan Ondarcuhu (8-8)
- Adam Ulrich (7-9)
- Noah Arnal (10-7)
- Heath Hannah (9-10)
AMA Pro Class Results Standings
- Joel Hetrick (160)
- Zack Decker (122)
- Max Lindquist (115)
- Brandon Hoag (107)
- Mason Jackson (107)
- Joey Norris (103)
- Noah Arnal (90)
- Adam Ulrich (80)
- Heath Hannah (63)
- Juan Ondarcuhu (53)
About the ATV Motocross National Championship:
The ATV Motocross National Championship, an AMA National Championship, is the nation's premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, hosted at top motocross facilities nationwide. The 10-round AMA Pro and 8-round amateur series features the Nation's best racers, teams and sponsors, and is America's largest and longest-running ATV national motocross program. Since 1985, the series continues to expand and produce top talent from the amateur ranks, while premiering the professional class. For more information, please visit www.atvmotocross.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association:
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.
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